The LOAD SMART Blog

Tree Products Hardwoods has been delivering quality lumber, plywood, and mouldings to markets throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1978. After partnering with another regional wood supplier in 2014, which expanded their inventory and market area, the company...

We’re firm believers in efficiency and finding ways to work smarter to increase profit. That’s why creating an app for our scales was a natural next step for making vehicle weights easily accessible to drivers, loaders, and back office managers. The LoadMaxx app is...

BinMaxx Cloud is here. BinMaxx Cloud is an intuitive, economical solution for commercial waste haulers to revolutionize the way they look at customer retention and acquisition. With no monthly fees, and no data storage fees, BinMaxx Cloud is the lowest cost solution...

The many reasons why commercial vehicle weight matters aren’t always so apparent. There are the obvious reasons like avoiding overweight fines and penalties, but that is just one of the many examples that fall under a much larger umbrella labeled “waste”. The weight...

Last year, the Rhode Island State Police issued a $57,000 fine against Bay Crane Northeast for carrying seven times the maximum load on a flatbed truck. Rhode Island has one of the highest fines for overweight tickets in the nation. A truck company can be fined $65...

Every truck driver knows the perils of being overloaded, but many people don’t realize the lost profits that come with being underloaded. Weight is a constant problem for many fleet operators, no matter what industry you’re in. When you’re talking about tons of...

Waste management is a growing industry. Each day, the world produces about 3.5 million tons of refuse, so this growth trend will continue. For some time, there has been an ongoing industry debate about the effectiveness of on-board refuse scales. The tide seems to be...

Commercial waste collection is a no-nonsense business. The hours are long, the competition is fierce, and operating overhead can quickly eat up a company’s profits. Under these relentless market conditions, Leck Waste Services, a regional refuse company from Ivyland,...

Some customers confuse electronic, on-board scales with mechanical air gauges, but that is really like comparing apples and oranges. Air-Weigh scales for air suspensions are accurate to within 1 percent of a DOT-certified scale, and, with practice, drivers get closer...

The price of gas has recently surged to its highest level in three years. While anyone filling a tank may notice this hike, the trucking industry in particular is sure to find a sizeable bill uptick. An increase of 20 cents in truck stop fuel prices leads to an extra...

This week's featured article covers a story written about a surprise inspection that occurred recently in the state of Nebraska. A good reminder that inspections can happen at anytime. Keep reading the whole story here, click for...

This week's featured article covers a story written about a surprise inspection that occurred recently in the state of Nebraska. A good reminder that inspections can happen at anytime. Keep reading the whole story here, click for...

Previously only available for air ride trailers, the popular LoadMaxx trailer scale is now being offered for trailers with spring suspensions. This on-board trailer scale records trailer weights that can be viewed on a rugged touch screen trailer display, or can be...

Previously only available for air ride trailers, the popular LoadMaxx trailer scale is now being offered for trailers with spring suspensions. This on-board trailer scale records trailer weights that can be viewed on a rugged touch screen trailer display, or can be...

The design of a flatbed trailer makes it ideal for carrying large, heavy construction items such as machinery components, pipe and lumber. Current improvements in the economy are correlated with an increased demand for these goods as more people are building houses...

Join Air-Weigh at the DSU Truck Expo and Vendor Fair Air-Weigh will be joining thousands of manufacturers at this year’s DSU Truck Expo. This year, you have an opportunity to see our LoadMaxx tractor/trailer scale as well as witness a demonstration of a new on board...

See Us at Waste Expo for Truck Scales and New Products Stop by our booth #1328 at Waste Expo to see the future of refuse truck scales using the latest and greatest technology. With the BinMaxx front-end loader scale, you know the content weight of each container you...

Loading large, heavy equipment doesn't leave much room for going back and forth between vehicle and job site. While you're loading, you don't want to stop in the middle of your job to check weights via an in-cab display or monitor. You need an easy and clear way of...

Texas lawmakers are increasing commercial vehicle enforcement across the state by putting more funding towards the operation of weigh stations. Overweight trucks are causing road damage to occur at a much faster pace and are increasing road maintenance costs for the...

According to EREF, tipping fees increased nationwide at an average 6.5% in 2017. http://bit.ly/2BzzE0e Regions that are seeing the most dramatic increases are looking for ways to better manage their waste operations. Running an efficient operation could mean the...

The dust has settled, and we’ve now had a week to reflect on our time at TMC 2018. The sold out exhibitor floor was buzzing with the latest advances in trucking, as new technologies continue to be realized. Among the expected conversation of autonomous trucks and...

Aarcomm is the most recent integration partner we have welcomed to the Air-Weigh family. Their hand-held remote control technology is increasing the efficiency of hydro-excavators, and together, our two companies now offer a one-of-a-kind weight solution. Download the...

Weight – it’s a significant issue facing trucking companies and owner/operators today. You need to ensure that you're neither overloaded, nor underloaded, as both end up costing you money. We discussed some of these issues in a previous blog post, particularly...

In trucking, it’s all about the payload. More freight hauled for a given level of resources means more profit, but a few recent industry trends have worked against this. Fleets are falling subject to increased weight regulation and enforcement, while their trucks are...

Depending on how long you’ve been a truck driver, you’ve likely come upon a situation where you were overloaded at least once. It’s actually quite easy for some vehicles to become overweight without the driver, fleet manager, or anyone else noticing. Warehouse...

Air-Weigh was fortunate to be among this year's exhibitors at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle show in Atlanta. NACV was THE place to see revolutionary designs and technological advances shaping the future of trucking. Among the many exciting...

Allow your drivers to load their work trucks to a safe and legal weight every day before leaving for the work site. Overweight municipal work trucks operating throughout cities pose a great risk. These vehicles require a greater stopping distance, are more likely to...

We are used to talking about on-board scales and their positive effect on your bottom line. Air-Weigh scales increase your company’s profitability and efficiency, but have you thought of them decreasing your carbon footprint? When purchasing Air-Weigh scales, your ROI...

July 11th, 2017 It’s estimated that 30 billion tons of freight could be moved by commercial vehicles by the year 2035. That’s an estimated 100 percent more freight than what was moved in 2004. So how are the States planning to keep up with weight and safety...

June 13th, 2017 Considered one of the preferred methods for digging, hydro excavation has significantly lessened the risks and increased efficiency for a variety of excavation applications. This popular digging method is making it easier to access underground...

May 15th, 2017 Waste Expo 2017 was filled with exciting news and inspiring direction. Air-Weigh was thrilled to be among influential players in an industry that is adopting sustainable practices and technological advances. While at the show, it was announced that...

May 9th, 2017 It was announced that LoadMaxx is now available through the Geotab Marketplace! To learn more, click here for the Geotab press release. To find Air-Weigh on the Geotab Marketplace, click here. – The Air-Weigh Team Direct Sales: 888.459.3444 Email:...

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